Personality and ambition potentially fuel divide among Gulf states
The Saudi-UAE rivalry and the ambitions of their leaders make it unlikely that the two crown princes will look at structural ways of managing differences.
The Saudi-UAE rivalry and the ambitions of their leaders make it unlikely that the two crown princes will look at structural ways of managing differences.
Their fierce competition for economic power in the region might actually smooth America’s exit from the stage.
The Emirates’ drawdown from its base in Eritrea comes as Biden is re-evaluating the U.S. commitment to the War in Yemen.
But if the factors behind the GCC split aren’t addressed, and there are many, it’s possible all parties will still view each other with suspicion.